Reshaping Waste Community Cleanups

Since June 2020 we’ve hosted over 200 cleanup events, seeing a massive 2,600+ volunteers dedicate their time to removing plastic pollution from Manly Cove. We’ve spent more than 4,500 hours looking after this local beach and harbour. Our events are not just about cleanup, we’re out there collecting valuable data! Get involved! Our top 6 categories of counted litter include food, beverage, smoking, personal care and construction items. Microplastics and unidentifiable clear soft plastics are also found in large quantities but they are weighed and discarded since the data would be impossible to action in our community.

At the end of every cleanup we sort, count and record the total number of litter items found. We do this to inform ourselves on which items are of greatest concern, so that action can be targeted in the community. We aim to stop plastic pollution in our local area at the source, which is why we take our data collection so seriously!

Join us on the 1st Sunday of the month at 9am (or 10am in winter), for a free community cleanup at Manly Cove. We provide bags and gloves for those who wish to cleanup on the beach, and encourage you to bring swimmers and goggles/snorkel set for a cleanup beneath the surface. Floating debris can be collected by SUP or kayak and our friends at Manly Sailing will happily hire you one. Come dressed for the method of cleanup you prefer!

Our events are family friendly and Covid Safe. Book into one of our cleanups by clicking the button below!